but really, whatever.

"Fashions fade, style is eternal." - Yves Saint Laurent

Anyone who loves clothes knows this quote. And it's true. It really holds such weight in the world of fashion. Now when I try to describe my style I always use word guttersnipe first. Because with this blog, I've taken it upon myself to redefine the word for myself but hopefully for others.

Fashion is fun! But it shouldn't coast you an arm and a leg. Which is why I do "cheap" shopping. Most people hate that word. I don't mind it. Cheap only sounds cheap to people who don't know it's true value.

Yves Saint Laurent is still spot on with his quote because trends do come and go about a person's style can not die. You have to always reinvent yourself. Try something new! Mix it up. Play around with color, patterns, mix, match, go high end, then go dumpster diving.

I feel like this blog shows I am a little bit all over the place. One second I want to look like I walked out of a Karmaloop spread and other days I want to look like I could be a J Crew model. Which is why Jenna Lyons is one of my fashion icon.

This might be hard to believe seeing as I am a girl obsessed with unicorns, timberlands, glitter, Jordan sneakers, and Black Milk leggings. But Jenna Lyons is not only a stunning human being but she sweats style and grace. She knows how to have fun with her closet and best of all makes it look effortless. Ms Lyons took J Crew's mission, made it her own, and then expanded the brand. Pushing hemlines, questioning what preppy means today, and keeping it all fresh! She has a brilliant eye for detail and has been able to balance shock & awe with a sophisticated nuance.

Long story short - she was on my mind when I woke up so it inspired me to get dressed.

  

Converse x Black Pants (Forever 21) $7.00 x Earrings (Goodwill) $2.99

Button Up (Salvation Army) x Sweatshirt

Gold Chain (goodwill)

a girl in boy's clothing

Just got back from Boston! Did some great shopping. Yes, I shopped. I know I said I wasn't going to buy anything new until the new year but I was in Boston, on vacation. Why not?!

Plus we got to check out this great "hidden" store called Bodega. Was able to find some great must have items. Like this great men's Obey shirt.

I like dressing like a boy. It's just so easy and so fun. Being a lady is nice too but tomboy attire is far less uptight, as well as far less physically tight.

  

Ladies - Steal from your boyfriend. It's that easy. Ex ones, new ones. You most likely can pull something off of theirs better than they can.

 

Skull earring. Bat earring. Duh.

Fellows - Steal from your girlfriend. Why not? Who am I too judge.

 

Timberlands x Leggings (Target) $9.00

Shirt Obey (Bodega - Boston) x Hoodie (H&M) $20.00

The famous $4.00 leather coat (Salvation Army)

Gold Chain (Goodwill) $1.00

PDA in PDX

So I know I was at Hedgebrook for a week but I wasn't ready to go back to the real world so what did I do, well, grabbed my dude and drove to Portland. Why? Because we both needed to get out of the city. So glad we did. It was a blast! Ate some great food, did some serious shopping, slept in, laughed, and just had fun.

 

I said I wanted to do more random rode trips and that's just what I did.

Now being a Seattle girl, I love my city but like I just proved, I need to leave it sometimes. So if you ever go to Portland you have to check out little big burger (bomb ass food) Compound for all you sneaker street wear kids, any of their amazing vintage stores, the Nike store (and of course the outlet store!) and the place I spent most of my time and money; Powell Book Store.

 

I am a guttersnipe.

I am a bookworm.

And of course today was a hard day of sleeping in and going to happy hour with my girls. I know. I know. Life is good. I need to realize that.

Shoes (Nike Outlet) $20.00 (yes... only $20, Outlet stores are key!)

Leather Leggings (American Apparel) $16.00

T-Shirt (Compound Portland x Stussy) $30.00

Army Jacket (surplus store) $5.00

Necklace (Goodwill) $7.00

instaguttersnipe: homesick & being sick sick

#JordanYear sweatshirt from a great DC shoe/street wear store: Major

Mary and I are at the half way point of tour. Which is great and truly hard to believe. Time flies! We are both getting sick though from all the traveling. Thankfully we are in DC for week so we have some time to sit back and get somewhat more healthy.

I have to say, I love DC. We are staying in Georgetown and it's a great area. The shopping is so spot on and the food has been incredible. I am one happy little guttersnipe.

We have a playlist that we play while getting ready for a show. You can check it out here. Or follow our youtube video diaries. Also check out Mary's instagram too! Not to mention it's #dreamboatTuesday over on the tumblr for some guilt free eye candy.